Posted 3d ago

Chef

Eden Academy West Lakes SA 5021

Permanent Full time
Similar jobs pay ~$60k - $70k

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Key points we found

  • Design and prepare balanced and nutritional meals for children.
  • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
  • Engage with children and families to promote healthy eating habits.

  • Kitchen
  • West Lakes
  • Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time
  • Enjoy No Weekend or Night Work!
  • Work Only 5 days Per Week
  • Discounted Childcare Fees for our working parents*

Welcome to Eden Academy West Lakes. We are a child safe organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children.

Operating from 7:00am - 6:00pm, we are seeking a skilled Chef to design, prepare and deliver balanced and nutritional food in our commercial style kitchen to cater for 120 children.

As our new Chef, you will:

  • Plan and prepare daily meals in line with nutrition guidelines and centre requirements
  • Cater to diverse dietary needs with confidence and care
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
  • Engage with children and educators to promote healthy eating habits
  • Build genuine connections with families and create sense of community  

What You’ll Bring:

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery OR
  • Certificate III in Hospitality or equivalent 
  • Food Safety Certificate
  • A current Working with Children Check
  • Strong understanding of diverse dietary requirements and food sensitivities
  • Australian Working Rights
  • Impeccable personal presentation
  • Experience in menu creation, bulk meal preparation, online ordering, stock management, and budget control
  • Proven experience in commercial cooking
  • Availability to work Monday to Friday

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

  • Competitive above-award pay
  • Up to 50% off childcare fees for your little ones*
  • A rewards program for referring family and friends
  • Opportunities to transfer across our network of centres

About us
At Eden Academy, we’re more than a childcare centre—we’re a family.  When our educators feel a true sense of belonging, this love and care flows naturally to the children, families and extended communities.

At Eden, we pay above award wages as well as the 15% government worker retention payment, because you deserve to be valued and supported. We recognise the skills and dedication you bring every day. At Eden, You Are Worth More. 

What’s Next?
Your journey with Eden Academy starts with a simple step:  Ensure you have your CV updated and click APPLY!

* Terms and conditions apply.

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Skills
BUDGET CONTROL
Bulk meal preparation
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Diverse Dietary Needs
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
FOOD SAFETY
Food Sensitivities
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Menu creation
ONLINE ORDERING
STOCK MANAGEMENT

Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in commercial cookery
Certificate III in Hospitality
Food Safety Certificate
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

Perks & benefits
Competitive above-award pay
DISCOUNTED CHILDCARE FEES
Rewards program for referrals

More details
Expiring date
23 Apr 2026
Date posted
13 Apr 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Chef
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

Eden Academy

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